Prozone Brass Day at Purcell
On Sunday 23 November, the first ever Prozone Music Brass Extravaganza Day was held at The Purcell School. Coaches and artists included: Philippe Schartz – Principal Trumpet, BBC NOW…
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Purcell School becomes first ever Fazioli Centre of Excellence
Angela Hewitt giving a masterclass Paolo Fazioli with James Harding Angela Hewitt meeting pupils after her recital Wednesday marked a milestone in The Purcell School’s history:…
Purcell Alumni in ROSL Competition Final
Juliana Myslov, Dutch Harp Festival 2014 We are very proud that two finalists in the prestigious Royal Overseas League Annual Music Competition are Purcell School alumni. Harpist, Juliana Myslov was…
Hannah Morgan Wins Barbirolli International Oboe Competition
Alumna Hannah Morgan was awarded First Prize at the recent Barbirolli International Oboe Festival. Hannah left the Purcell School in 2009 and is currently a student at the Royal Academy…
Two Spectacular Concerts at the Southbank
The Purcell Symphony Orchestra gave an outstanding performance at London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall to a big audience on Monday 10th March, under the baton of Stephen Bell. They played Bernstein…
Natalia Lomeiko Violin Masterclass
Our String players were delighted to welcome Natalia Lomeiko to give a masterclass on Wednesday last week. Hailed by Lord Menuhin as “one of the most brilliant of our younger…
Purcell School Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall with Karina Canellakis & Alim Beisembayev
Our Symphony Orchestra gave a fantastic performance at the Royal Festival Hall last night, under the baton of Karina Canellakis, an exciting young American conductor making her UK debut. Our piano…
Alex reaches BBC Jazz Award Finals
17 year-old Alexandra Ridout has reached the BBC Young Musician Jazz Award final, the UK’s leading contest for young jazz musicians. Following an extensive audition process, judges have announced the five musicians who will…
“Such an amazing day!” Juniors, Year 7 and Year 8 spend a day at the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum…
As part of the January Exams and Outings week, pupils in Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 spent a busy day of exploration and discovery at the Science Museum and…
New Music at The Purcell School: First Study Composers’ Concert 27 January
Ms Alison Cox, Head of Composition, with Year 7 composers and performers. Creating new music should lie at the heart of any musical institution: last Wednesday The Purcell School demonstrated a…